Year: 2004
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Brooklyn apartment hunting.
Toby and I arrived in New York on Sunday evening. We stayed in State College for a few more days to unwind and relax a bit. Toby starts his job on Wednesday. Yesterday, we spent the better part of the day running from one Brooklyn area to another Brooklyn looking at apartments. There were two…
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The Lambs Are So Still Screaming.
I worked at Ye Old College Diner in State College, Pennsylvania for over 8 years. I was a waitress. Occasionally, I was a cashier, too. I loved working at The Diner. I met some amazing people. I learned how to play poker, smoke cigars, fight with unruly customers, and threaten intoxicated frat boys. I learned…
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Turkey Day 2004: Much Abridged
It’s 6:39 p.m. on Thursday. We’re in Indianapolis. I find it hard to believe that yesterday we were in New Mexico. Retrospective thoughts such as this make this country seem small. But when you’re moving alone Route 40, along the northern chimney-like top of Texas and you’re taunted by horizon more distant and seemingly unattainable…
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mihow.com Returns to New York City
It’s nearly 10 a.m. PST and TobyJoe and I are waiting for Door to Door to drop off two blue bins. I’m currently using someone else’s wireless connection to write this. At any point I could lose it all. But that’s o.k. Today, we’re loading the blue bins. And tomorrow we set sail. After studying…
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This Post is X-Rated and Boring. (You have been warned.)
About a month ago, I returned from a month-long trip to Washington, D.C. While I was there I worked at a local design firm doing work for the DNC. I had the most excellent time. I made money, got my yearly dose of the northeastern fall, and I caught up with the friends I have…
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Information Wanted.
We’ve been doing some research and given the time of year and the daunting possibility of snow storms, we might go the southern route after all. We might use Interstate 40. I found a pretty cool site which breaks down every major roadway. It details all the major cities along the way and other major…
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Knee Update
My knee is better. I think. My lovely amazing husband got me a brace. While I wear it during the day, I can’t seem to keep it on while running. I realize that’s sort of dumb. But I can’t seem to get used to it. I have received numerous email and some really great comments…
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Good Morning
Are hotels open on Thanksgiving? How about hotels in Wyoming or Illinois? Is Cracker Barrel open on Thanksgiving? Is it snowing up north? I suppose there are always the Chinese Buffets. For one must have mashed potatoes in November. I feel a Friday haiku coming on.
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Days of yore
A year ago today we were living in DC. And two years ago today we were living in DC but I was sent to work in NYC for the weekend. We stayed at the Chelsea Hotel. Good times. In less then 10 days we’re packing it all up and hopping in a rental car. Go…
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